StopGunViolenceLitany

Leader: This is the day the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it; yet, our hearts are heavy, as we reflect on the burdensome weight of senseless gun violence.

People: We are called to strengthen our faith and to continue the ministry of Jesus Christ by service and witness in the world.

Leader: The dramatic increase in gun violence and tragic mass shootings plague us every day and has prompted a resounding call to end senseless gun violence

People: Let the healing begin as we commit ourselves to end senseless gun violence and build safer communities.

Leader: Gun violence has no boundaries and has occurred all around the world

People: We must take common sense action to transform lives, build better communities, and impact the world.

Leader: From the tragedies in Charleston, South Carolina, to Ferguson, Missouri, violence continues to torment our world, and has robbed us of our sons and daughters.

People: We call their names, Eric Garner, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, and the 9 members of Mother Emanuel, whose lives tragically ended in death.

Leader: Gun violence does not discriminate; it takes the lives of the rich and poor, black and white, young and old, Jew, and Gentile.

People: Let the healing begin, as we commit ourselves to end senseless gun violence, and build safer communities.

Leader: We embrace the Bible verse quoted most often by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “We will not be satisfied until justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream.”

People: Let the healing begin as we commit ourselves to end senseless gun violence, and build safer communities.

Leader: We commit to pray for those affected by gun violence. We will contact legislators to support common sense gun legislation. We will exercise our right to vote for matters relating to ending senseless gun violence.

People: We demand action to end senseless gun violence by taking action to transform lives, build better communities, and impact the world.

All: We call upon the Lord, that His Kingdom may go forth upon the earth. Let us pour out our souls in our secret closets, our secret places, and in our wilderness, for OUR lives matter.

By Dr. Gloria H. Reese, Chair - 13th District MDA